“Hello, My Name is Paul Smith”

Nottingham Castle is now open

Fresh from an exciting £30 million revamp, the Castle gates are open once more and a fabulous exhibition ‘Hello, My Name is Paul Smith’ is open now until 20 February 2022.

The exhibition reveals how Paul’s intuitive take on design, alongside his understanding of the roles of designer and retailer, have laid the foundations for lasting success. It offers visitors a unique insight into the magnificent mind of Paul Smith.

Made up of over 1,500 objects which span the British designer’s vast career, the exhibition focuses on a series of key themes and objects that have defined the history of Paul Smith.

In the exhibition, different stages of the design and production process are explored, offering a rich insight into Paul’s design practice while highlighting how the principles of traditional craftsmanship and tailoring are given a contemporary edge.

Paul Smith’s first shop in Byard Lane, Nottingham, which measured 3m x 3m, is recreated in the exhibition alongside an immersive digital room filled with still and moving images that aim to capture his process of inspiration. It details the key things, people and places that have sparked Paul’s creativity throughout his career.